London Taxis INT TX II

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LB55 BHXMOT history

LB55 BHX is a white diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
218,485 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BHX was last recorded at 218,485 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2023: 19,926 miles, lower than 214,540 miles on 5 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
217,842 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
5,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,485 miles
  • 2025 – 217,842 miles
  • 2024 – 216,851 miles
  • 2023 – 19,926 miles
  • 2021 – 214,540 miles
  • 2020 – 212,469 miles
  • 2019 – 208,082 miles
  • 2018 – 196,842 miles
  • 2017 – 187,780 miles
  • 2016 – 177,810 miles
  • 2015 – 169,528 miles
  • 2014 – 157,329 miles
  • 2013 – 145,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    218,485 miles
    Test number
    141074072727
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail218,485 miles (+643)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,485 miles
    Test number
    787580424441
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    217,842 miles
    Test number
    877610282087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,842 miles (+991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,842 miles
    Test number
    303289414916
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass216,851 miles (+196,925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    216,851 miles
    Test number
    690184620336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,926 miles (-194,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    883116064694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass214,540 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    214,540 miles
    Test number
    901346074497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,469 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    212,469 miles
    Test number
    977539293989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass208,082 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    208,082 miles
    Test number
    365111627703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass202,366 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    202,366 miles
    Test number
    101517375046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass196,842 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    196,842 miles
    Test number
    647766017558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass194,813 miles (+7,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    194,813 miles
    Test number
    810446853728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass187,780 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    187,780 miles
    Test number
    354961432801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass182,329 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,329 miles
    Test number
    179687430467
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass177,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    177,810 miles
    Test number
    292803263085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail177,810 miles (+4,380)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,810 miles
    Test number
    964717922915
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass173,430 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    173,430 miles
    Test number
    529670734436
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass169,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    379926809937
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail169,528 miles (+5,885)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    369330740964
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  20. Pass163,643 miles (+6,314)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    163,643 miles
    Test number
    357636845139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass157,329 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    157,329 miles
    Test number
    489073524408
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass150,993 miles (+5,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    957431544114
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass145,124 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    769094523360
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB55 BHX

Does LB55 BHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BHX is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BHX?
The MOT on LB55 BHX is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BHX done?
LB55 BHX was recorded at 218,485 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,947 miles a year.
Has LB55 BHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BHX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 BHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 BHX find?
LB55 BHX passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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